Pistachio French Toast

• 18 slices French bread baguette (about 1/2 inch thick)
• 1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
• 1 cup white baking chips, chopped
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup 2% milk
• 8 large eggs
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1-1/2 teaspoons almond extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3/4 cup pistachios, toasted and finely chopped
• 1/4 cup white baking chips, chopped

1. Arrange bread in two shingled rows in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine cream and baking chips. Microwave, covered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until chips are melted, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Whisk in eggs, honey, extract and cinnamon until blended. Stir in cream mixture; pour over bread. Refrigerate, covered, several hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350u0b0. Remove French toast from refrigerator while oven heats. For topping, in a small bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, honey and cinnamon. Stir in pistachios and baking chips. Sprinkle over bread slices.
3. Bake, covered, 40 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pistachio-french-toast/ (may not work)